Dr LAU Kam-chiu
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technical Officer, Automated Precision, Inc.
Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, 1973
Awardee of OPAA 2017
Since 1987, Dr Lau has been CEO and CTO of the Automated Precision (AP) Group, a global hi-tech precision engineering and manufacturing conglomerate based in the United States. With a solid background as a US National Bureau of Standards research scientist, he is credited as a key technological innovator who has made a marked impact on advanced manufacturing. He is widely acclaimed as the "Father of Laser Tracking Technology". His invention has ushered in a new era of digital automation in aircraft and automobile fabrication.
Being a business-savvy leader, Dr Lau has been dedicated to orchestrating the commercialization of his landmark inventions to benefit both local and overseas communities. In 2016, he spearheaded the formation of the Hong Kong Centre of Excellence in Hong Kong Science Park with the mission to nurture new generations of Hong Kong hi-tech entrepreneurs. His company is also actively collaborating with PolyU on high-tech projects.
Being a business-savvy leader, Dr Lau has been dedicated to orchestrating the commercialization of his landmark inventions to benefit both local and overseas communities. In 2016, he spearheaded the formation of the Hong Kong Centre of Excellence in Hong Kong Science Park with the mission to nurture new generations of Hong Kong hi-tech entrepreneurs. His company is also actively collaborating with PolyU on high-tech projects.
Last update: 22 May 2017